gibson
word
/ˈɡɪbsən/
GIB-suhn
/ˈɡɪbsən/
GIB-suhn
Definition
Gibson is usually a proper noun. It can refer to a person's last name, a famous guitar brand, or a cocktail made like a martini but traditionally served with a pickled onion.
Usage & Nuances
Because it is a proper noun, the meaning depends completely on context. In music, 'Gibson' often means the guitar company; in food and drink, 'a Gibson' usually means the cocktail. Capitalize it.
Spanish: Gibson (apellido - marca de guitarras - cóctel)Portuguese (BR): Gibson (sobrenome - marca de guitarras - coquetel)Portuguese (PT): Gibson (apelido - marca de guitarras - cocktail)Chinese (Simplified): 吉布森（姓氏 - 吉他品牌 - 鸡尾酒）Chinese (Traditional): 吉布森（姓氏 - 吉他品牌 - 雞尾酒）Hindi: गिब्सन (उपनाम - गिटार ब्रांड - कॉकटेल)Arabic: غيبسون (اسم عائلة - علامة تجارية للغيتارات - كوكتيل)Bengali: গিবসনRussian: ГибсонJapanese: ギブソンVietnamese: GibsonKorean: 깁슨Turkish: GibsonUrdu: گبسنIndonesian: Gibson
Example Sentences
If you want something less common than a martini, try a Gibson.
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That old Gibson has such a warm sound.
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My teacher's last name is Gibson.
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He bought a Gibson guitar last year.
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She ordered a Gibson at the bar.
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Are you talking about Mel Gibson or the guitar company?
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